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Wynns John Riddoch 2010 named Wine of the Year

Jeremy Oliver, Australia’s foremost independent wine critic and this country’s leading wine ambassador in Asia, has released the 17th edition of his best-selling guidebook, The Australian Wine Annual 2014. With it he has also revealed his highly anticipated Wine of the Year: Wynns John Riddoch 2010.

Oliver describes this wine, which he rates as the finest yet released under the Wynns Coonawarra label, as ‘an achievement that completes the circle for this label. It’s unashamedly a powerful and handsomely oaked cabernet and it’s clearly a vin de garde. It’s also an expression of Coonawarra at its finest, and it’s also a wine that meets all the initial expectations of the label. And I’m also sure that it’s a wine that John Wade (who initiated the John Riddoch line) would be proud of.’ The 9 finalists following hot on the heels are: Grosset Polish Hill 2012, House of Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged 2001, Astralis 2010, Paradise IV Dardel Shiraz 2012, Giaconda 2011, Mount Mary Triolet 2011, Wantirna Estate Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010, Clarendon Hills Romas Grenache 2010 and Wantirna Estate Isabella Chardonnay 2011.

According to Oliver, it’s never been as difficult to determine the list of ten finalists, let alone the winner itself. ‘There’s more world class Australian wine around today than ever before’, he says. ‘ This country has nothing to be ashamed of and its greatest wines can match it with the best from the rest of the world.’

This handy-sized yearly guide features more than 300 Australian wineries, 1,400 tasting notes on current releases, and more than 14,000 ratings of back vintages. It tells what’s hot, what’s not, what to drink, what to cellar and reveals Oliver’s Top 100 together with his highly anticipated best buys for under $20.

Also available throughout China in Mandarin Chinese, The Australian Wine Annual 2014 is an easy to use guide that helps wine novices and experts alike navigate through the multitude of Australian wines on sale, across all price points. Now available from all good book stores, select fine wine outlets and cellar doors. The Australian Wine Annual 2014 carries an RRP of $32.95. For further information, to arrange an interview with Jeremy Oliver or to discuss copies for prizes/giveaways, please contact Sarah Culliver t. +61 3 9830 5077 e. [email protected]